Tsuba de forme Mokko Gata, M.C. 1830(2), Vers 1850

Production date: around 1850 dating in century: 19th century item type(s): armory name(s): weapon materials and techniques: iron place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: width: 8cm length: 8cm description: mokko-gata shape. Decorated with chiseled peony flowers with golden pistils, interlacing marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature - “chôhan yoshimitsu sen” mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 1830. Date: Vers 1850.